Senior Systems Engineer — Drive Mission-Critical Defense

ICR, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Retirement plan

Company‑paid health care benefits

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

ICR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead a Sensor-to-Shooter software team supporting U.S. Government programs. You will guide software development, ensure requirements coverage, and coordinate with customers and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in systems engineering, and strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers equity, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SSBI and SCI eligibility (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Experience with Agile software development lifecycle and use of associated tools.
• 10+ years of experience as a systems engineer supporting the development of software systems for Government programs.
• Strong leadership, time management, organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in small team settings.
• Proven track record of success supporting the Government and/or Prime Contractors to deliver operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with Customers and stakeholders.
• Plan and develop features, deliverables, cost estimates, and development schedules for new projects.
• Capture current and future requirements including wireframes, mockups, and conceptual designs.
• Troubleshoot, reproduce, and triage software issues as they arise.
• Develop mission use cases and test cases to support software development.
• Develop scripts to aid in troubleshooting and testing of software.
• Develop and maintain CDRLs and program documentation.
• Deliver presentations for Customers and program stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program team and cross-program teams to execute effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

ICR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead a Sensor-to-Shooter software team supporting U.S. Government programs. You will guide software development, ensure requirements coverage, and coordinate with customers and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in systems engineering, and strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers equity, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary.